There were only four matches scheduled, with
AmericOne's race postponed until Thursday. Of those, the
Nippon Challenge was expected to sail the course unopposed
by the FAST 2000 syndicate who were still repairing their
boat. This was the final start scheduled, and Nippon sailed
the course to collect 's point.

Prada's Luna Rossa was
matched against Abracadabra and the race turned into a
laugher for the Italians. Abracadabra was late for the
start, followed Prada up the first beat, and didn't fly a
spinnaker on the first downwind leg. Prada won easily,
although Abracadabra did fly a protest flag at the
start.

America True also had an easy afternoon in their
match against Spain. America True carried a small lead
across the start line, and around the first windward mark.
But Bravo Espana suffered severe spinnaker difficulties when
its chute wrapped around the forestay during a gybe. The
Spaniards struggled and fought, as America True sailed away.
Spain couldn't clear up the problem before the leeward mark,
and retired from the race. America True sailed the rest of
the way alone, to earn a win.

Finally, Stars & Stripes won
its match against Young Australia when the Aussies couldn't
make it to the start line. Young Australia asked for a
postponement, but the committee wouldn't grant them any
time. Stars & Stripes sailed the course alone, the Aussies
were towed in, protest flag flying.

Keep monitoring the
www.louisvuittoncup.com for full race
summaries.

America True Wins, Brava Espana Does Not
FinishAmerica True had a slight advantage at the
start line (00:03) and held cover through a mini tacking
duel up the left side of the course. At the top mark Bravo
Espana had fallen 35 seconds behind. Spain lost this race
when it wrapped its spinnaker around the forestay on a gybe.
The Spaniards couldn't free the tangle, even with a man up
the mast working on the sail for long agonising minutes. As
America True sailed away, Spain could only watch helplessly.
Bravo Espana retired from the race, and the Americans sailed
around the course alone

Stars & Stripes Wins, Young
Australia Does Not StartFor the second time today,
Stars & Stripes sailed the course alone to collect a point.
Young Australia requested a postponement this afternoon, but
the race committee did not grant it. Team Dennis Conner
started alone and sailed the course, Young Australia was
towed home with a red protest flag flying.

Nippon Wins,
Fast 2000 Does Not StartThe Japanese had an easy
afternoon, sailing the course while its opponent completed
repairs in the boat shed. Asura sailed the course to collect
its point, while the Swiss FAST 2000 team completed work on
its boat to be ready for Round Robin Two of the Louis
Vuitton Cup.

Luna Rossa Beats Abracadabra 2000 - Delta
05:58Luna Rossa has won every race in Round Robin
One, and Abracadabra 2000 was the final victim. It was not
much of a battle. In the pre-start period, Abracadabra 2000
suffered gear failure. The Americans took down the headsail
and re-hoisted it just before the start. Luna Rossa crossed
the start line with a substantial lead of 57 seconds.
Abracadabra flew the red protest flag at the start. The pair
tacked only once on its way to the top mark. On the first
run the Americans did not hoist their kite and lost a lot of
ground. Prada won comfortably

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